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Writers' Alliance of Gainesville

Vic DiGenti’s Workshop: The Suspense is Killing Me

2024-05-05 14:30:00 2024-05-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. This month's speaker is Vic DiGenti. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Sunday, May 05
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-05 14:30:00 2024-05-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. This month's speaker is Vic DiGenti. Millhopper Branch - Room A, Room B

Millhopper Branch

Room A, Room B

Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker. This month's speaker is Vic DiGenti.

On Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m., Vic DiGenti will speak at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library District.

One of the keys to hooking readers and keeping them hooked is to infuse the story with abundant quantities of suspense. There are many ways to add suspense, and in this workshop, DiGenti (aka Parker Francis) will share some of the secrets used by bestselling authors—and the late “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock—to keep the reader in a constant state of anticipation.

DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels, a collection of short stories, and eight works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis.

Working as a ghostwriter and biographer, he has penned biographies for many clients. He has also helped other individuals edit and publish their books through his imprint Windrusher Hall Press.

As a working author and publisher, he has taught writing classes at the University of North Florida and workshops at writers’ groups and conferences throughout Florida.

He’s the FWA Regional Director for NE Florida and serves on the Board of the Beaches Museum based in Jacksonville Beach. He lives and works in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife and four frisky cats.

A book signing will follow DiGenti’s presentation.

The Writers' Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) promotes encourages and supports aspiring and experienced regional writers. This goal is accomplished via monthly meetings, public readings, small critique groups, a literary journal, and writers' contests and collaborations with schools and civic organizations to foster creative expression through the written word. Learn more at https://writersalliance.org/

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch

Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin

Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Sun, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room B
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.

Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida... more
Travel with Anna Moo to hear songs and stories from around the world! Celebrate animals, people and our planet with songs from Florida to Mexico, from Africa to China.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling... more
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations tabling and providing information about important baby related topics.

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A,Room B
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Rated PG for... more
Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Rated PG for rude humor, action, and some scary images.

Thu, Jun 11, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Room A
Decorate a journal for summer.

Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:45am
Room A
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.

Fri, Jun 12, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information... more
Chat with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County. They can help answer questions about voting and how to find quality information about candidates and issues.

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A,Room B
Learn a new craft every month. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration!

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room A
Come celebrate Juneteenth with a music performance by local artist Fakksonly

Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. At each meeting, a presentation will be made by a guest speaker.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children... more
Jacki Manna’s Fun, Funny, & Fabulous ventriloquism show featuring talking, laughing, wacky, silly, jokester puppets that get children excited to read.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs, and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering... more
Love comics or funny books? Share your favorites at Book Buzz! Kids recommend graphic novels and laugh-out-loud reads while discovering new ones. Ages 6–11.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Want to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.

Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.

Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.

Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Sun, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and... more
Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.